FOR-A Diamond PRIMA User manual

Owner’s Manual
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
PRIMA

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Dear FORA Diamond PRIMA
System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA Diamond PRIMA Blood Glucose
Monitoring System. This manual provides important information to help
you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please read the
following contents thoroughly and carefully.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your
doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and
easy operation, you can use the FORA Diamond PRIMA Blood Glucose
Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself
anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the
place of purchase or call the Customer Care Line.
Version 2.0 2012/06
311-4281100-005
English

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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS READ
BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is
damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
5. Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on newborns or
infants.
6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases.
The data measured is for reference only.
7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control
checks as directed.
8. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children.
Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets
and vial caps are choking hazards.
9. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
10. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Important Information 06
Intended Use 07
Test Principle 07
Meter Overview 08
Display Screen 09
Test Strip 10
Setting the Meter 11
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 14
Control Solution Testing 15
Performing a Control Solution Test 15
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 18
Preparing the Puncture Site 18
Alternative Site Testing 20
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 21
METER MEMORY 24
Reviewing Test Results 24
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 25
Downloading Results onto a Computer 26
MAINTENANCE 27
Battery 27
Caring for Your Meter 28
Caring for Your Test Strips 29
Important Control Solution Information 30
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 31
Result Readings 31
Error Messages 32
Troubleshooting 33
DETAILED INFORMATION 34
SYMBOL INFORMATION 35
SPECIFICATIONS 36

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
●Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings
which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.
●If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you
do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If you have
symptoms or continue to get results which are higher or lower than
usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
●Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your blood glucose. Using
other substances will lead to incorrect results.
●If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood
glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in
this ownerʼs manual, contact your healthcare professional.
●We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
indi viduals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual
values may occur for individuals experiencing a
hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please
consult the healthcare professional before use.
●The measurement unit used for indicating the concentration of blood
or plasma glucose can either have a weight dimension (mg/dL) or a
molarity (mmol/L). The approximate calculation rule for conversion of
mg/dL in mmol/L is:
For example;
1) 120 mg/dL ÷18 = 6.6 mmol/L
2) 7.2 mmol/L x 18 = 129 mg/dL approximately.
mg/dL
mmol/L
Divided by 18
Times 18
= mmol/L
= mg/dL

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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by people with diabetes at home and by health care professionals
in clinical settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes
control. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of
glucose (sugar) in samples of venous whole blood and fresh capillary
whole blood (from the finger, palm, forearm, upper arm, calf and thigh). It
should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or testing on newborns.
Professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample; home
use is limited to capillary whole blood testing. Use only heparin for
anticoagulation of whole blood.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The
meter measures the current, calculates the blood glucose level, and
displays the result. The strength of the current produced by the reaction
depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample.

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Meter Overview
Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.
Display Screen
Main Button
Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
Data Port/USB
Download test results with a cable connection.
SET Button
Enter and confirm the meter settings.
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Display Screen
Test Result
Ketone Warning
Warning Symbol
Testing Mode Symbol
Memory Symbol
Control Solution Mode
Date
Time
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Day Average
Alarm Symbol
Face/Low/High Symbol
Measurement Unit
Low Battery Symbol
Test Strip Symbol
Blood Drop Symbol
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ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip should face up when
inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully
inserted into the test slot.
NOTE:
The FORA Diamond PRIMA monitor should only be used with FORA Diamond
PRIMA Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate
results.
Test Strip
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to
insert the test strip
into the slot.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm
if enough blood has been
applied to the absorbent
hole in the strip.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test
strip into the meter. Push
it in firmly until it will go
no further.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood
here. The blood will be
automatically absorbed.